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Originally presented: July 19, 2023 | Course length: 6.0 hours
Get tips, tools, and resources to make effective decisions at every stage of a divorce case.
You Will Learn How to :
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SPECIAL BONUS FOR ATTENDEES:
Attendees of the on demand seminar will receive a FREE 1-year subscription to the LinkedLaw version of the Minnesota Divorce Practice Deskbook with eFormbook.
Welcome (5 MINUTES)
– Kendal O’Keefe & Scott M. Rodman, Course Co-Chairs
How to Successfully Navigate the Divorce Process (10 MINUTES)
Key Resources for the Family Law Practitioner
– Scott M. Rodman
Best Practices for Opening a Divorce File and How to Start a Dissolution Proceeding (40 MINUTES)
Prescreening; Initial Consultation; Retainer Agreement; Closing the Initial Consultation; Follow Up to Initial Consultation; Commencing a Dissolution Proceeding
– Tara M. Flooding & R. Leigh Frost
A Winning Approach to Early Case Management (30 MINUTES)
Gathering Information; Early Case Management County Survey Directory
– Jack W. DeWalt
ADR Options in Minnesota (30 MINUTES)
Introduction; ADR Options; Post-Decree ADR; Comment on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Family Law ADR in Minnesota
– Christopher L. Vatsaas
Best Practices for Temporary Proceedings, Pretrials, and Motion Practice (30 MINUTES)
Motions in General; Specific Motions; Pretrial Hearings
– Referee Jason T. Hutchison
How to Decide Property Division (30 MINUTES)
Property Law; Information Gathering; Settling a Property Case; Litigation and Trial Considerations
– Jack W. DeWalt
Spousal Maintenance (30 MINUTES)
Is Spousal Maintenance an Issue?; If so, What Now?; Special Considerations; Modifications
– Sonja M. Nyberg
How to Make the Most of Discovery (30 MINUTES)
Interrogatories; Depositions; Document Production; Admissions; Medical Records/Examinations; Objections; Alternatives to Formal Discovery; Discovery Forms
– Kathryn M. Lammers
How to Determine Child Support (30 MINUTES)
Income for Child Support; Non-joint Children; Medical/Dental Support and Expenses; Child Care; Parenting-Time Expense Adjustment; Deviation Factors; Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
– James J. Vedder
How to Try Your Case (30 MINUTES)
Timing of Trial; Moving to Trial; Trial Preparation; Putting the Case Together; Presenting the Case and Making the Record; Considerations During the Trial; Post-Trial Submissions
– Samantha J. Gemberling
Closing Out a Divorce File (20 MINUTES)
Closing Work; Clear Communication; Process and Procedures; Checklist of Post-Divorce Tasks
– Thomas W. Tuft
How to Screen for Domestic Violence Issues (30 MINUTES)
Screening Protocol for Attorneys; Suggested Screening Questions; Risk Assessment Questions
– Rana S. Alexander
$295
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Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.
Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.
